Saturday 26 October, Paradise Point Parklands, from 5pm What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a movie under the stars! The City of Gold Coast Movies Under the Stars program is free, family-friendly fun on offer from September 2024 through to April 2025 right across the city. Gather your family and friends, pack a picnic or take advantage of delicious food options available in the local area. *** TICKETS NOT REQUIRED - JUST SHOW UP! *** Event starts at 5pm with free interactive kids activities and live music. Then stay for the movie starting at 6.30pm! Movie starts: 6.30pmMovie: Wonka Wonka – chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time – is proof that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible. Rating: PGDuration: 117 minutes Category: Comedy, Family, Fantasy If weather is uncertain, phone 07 5581 7016 Event info here: https://www.facebook.com/share/X4NPQi5w548jk4z4/

Saturday 2 November, 8.30am - 2pm, 8 Charles Chauvel Drive, Harrisville FREE ADMISSION – Experience the best of a boutique country market and get a start on your Christmas shopping! Eat, shop, have a great time with friends, enjoy the stunning views from our property, and relax to the sounds of a local entertainer while you browse through the stalls. Free entry 100+ Market stalls Food trucks Camel Rides (book on the day) Farm Tours (book on our website) Live Music by Silk N Oak Vodka & Gin tasting Licensed Cafe Local beer & spirits Farm shop Face painting and kids activities Much more! We will also have a very special guest appearance by Santa! Plenty of on-site parking available. More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/cZA4KHaQLcr3s6dD/

Santa's arriving at Pacific Fair on Saturday 2 November! Join the festivities and celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season at our free Santa's Arrival event with: Live Christmas Show Christmas Parade Christmas Entertainment Craft Workshops Santa Photos at Santa’s Golden Palace and more! Live Christmas Show Join Santa and friends in The Resort for a live show. Time: 9:30am - 10am Where: The Resort Stage, Grand Staircase Christmas Parade Our giant parade is sure to get you in the festive spirit, filled with your favourite characters! Time: 10am - 10:30am Where: Starting from The Resort Stage, Grand Staircase Free Gingerbread Cookie Workshops Kids can decorate their own Christmas Gingerbread cookie! No bookings required. When: 11am – 3pm, while stocks last Where: Ground Floor near Zara Christmas Entertainment Get in the Christmas spirit with entertainment roaming throughout the centre all day. When: All day Where: Centre-wide

Saturday 9 November, 10am - 3pm, Historic Rivermill, Mount Nathan Join Us for the Gold Coast Mothers Markets! Bring your family for a day filled with fun! Enjoy our vibrant markets, petting zoo, kids disco, horse riding, delicious food, and plenty of entertainment for everyone.

Saturday 9 November, 2-5pm, Peninsula Playground, Broadwater Parklands Let your inner bubble artist soar as you indulge in the pure delight of play. Come and experience the enchanting world of bubbles, where you'll find an assortment of generously filled buckets brimming with giant bubble solution. Choose from a variety of large bubble wands or toddler-friendly ones. Fun for all ages.

Saturday 9 November, 4-7pm, The Well, Upper Coomera Start the festive season off with us, before it gets crazy with school events, end of year events and the beautiful craziness of Christmas Some things to look forward to this year: Food Vendors Market Stalls Live Music Free Face Painting Free Hair Glitter Free Carnival Games Free Making Reindeer Food Station Santa Petting Zoo More information here: https://www.facebook.com/share/KEu1qW4soQTxwed5/

Saturday 9 November, 4.30 - 7pm, Coomera Anglican College Oval Join us for a heartwarming evening of Christmas joy at the Coomera Anglican College Foundation Christmas Carols on Saturday, 9 November 2024, from 4:30pm to 7:00pm on our Primary Oval, with the Oval opening at 3:30pm. Bring your family, friends and a picnic chair as we come together to celebrate the true spirit of the season, with our talented students filling the air with beautiful carols that will warm your heart. Indulge in delicious treats from the many food trucks and enjoy the excitement of a very special visit from Santa, along with our beloved CACaburra spreading Christmas cheer. As the evening unfolds, feel the magic when our sky is sure to light up with a bang. This is an event not to be missed—come and share the wonder of Christmas with us! More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/18RLFCFz8K/

Saturday 9 November, 4.30 - 9pm, Palm Beach Parklands What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a movie under the stars! The City of Gold Coast Movies Under the Stars program is free, family-friendly fun on offer from September 2024 through to April 2025 right across the city. Event starts at 4.30pm with free interactive kids' activities and a Lions' sausage sizzle and ice-cream! Then stay for the movie starting at 6.30pm! Movie starts: 6.30pm Movie: The Garfield Movie More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/rmZgtgyAMeYLMfNX/

Saturday 9 November, 5 - 9pm, Paradise Point Parklands What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a movie under the stars! The City of Gold Coast Movies Under the Stars program is free, family-friendly fun on offer from September 2024 through to April 2025 right across the city. Event starts at 5pm with free interactive kids activities and live music. Then stay for the movie starting at 7pm! Movie starts: 7pm Movie: Trolls Band Together More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/VgqiH92fKoYdRvQX/

Sunday 10 November, 10am - 12pm, Westfield Helensvale The jolly man in red has called in some special helpers to make this year’s parade the most magical yet. Catch Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, Frosty the Snowman and some Christmas Fairies bring the festivities this Christmas! Take your place along the parade route and get ready for our merry friends to spread the Christmas cheer. The parade will commence at 10am from the entrance on Main St. Santa and his merry friends will sing and dance their way down past all stores arriving at his big red chair. Once the whole Christmas crew arrives, you can meet and get your photo with our Christmas characters until 12:00pm. After the parade come to the Playground until 12pm to have your photo taken with one of the characters from the Santa Parade. Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph and Gingerbread Man will all be there to greet you. Choose your character and take your selfie.

Sunday 10 November, 10am - 1.30pm, Westfield Coomera The jolly man in red has called in some special helpers to make this year’s parade the most magical yet. Catch Rudolph, Frosty, and some cheeky gingerbread men bring the festivities this Christmas! Take your place along the parade route and get ready for our merry friends to spread the Christmas cheer. The parade will commence at 10am from H&M. Santa and his merry friends will sing and dance their way down past Target, outside to the Coomera Courts, before heading down to Kmart and finally arriving at his big red chair at 10:30am. The fun doesn't end once Santa arrives. Join us in The Backyard for a dance party until 1.30pm, with fun Christmas characters, face painting and more.

Friday 15 November, 5 - 9pm, Beenleigh Town Square, Cnr George & Main Streets, Beenleigh Ho-Ho-Holy Moly! The Beenleigh Christmas Twilight Markets are Jingle Bell Rocking Back for 2024! Get ready to sleigh your taste buds and fa-la-la-la fall in love with the festive spirit at South Brisbane's best Christmas market! Live music 100+ unique food, drink and artisan stalls Old Macdonald's animal farm Visit from Santa Clause Roving entertainment Large grassy area perfect for picnics Christmas decorations FREE entry FREE parking More info: https://www.facebook.com/share/rCZTD7WnYCcan3Zc/

Saturday 16 November, 9am - 12pm, Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre, 20 Mattocks Rd, Varsity Lakes Ladies, it's time to gain the skills and confidence to protect your home, family, and community! This is a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn essential skills from flood prevention to fire safety, basic home maintenance, and self-care tips during emergencies. What’s on offer: · SES: Water diversion, sandbagging, gutter cleaning, chainsaw demo & more! · RFS: Fire awareness, risk prep, hazard reduction · City of Gold Coast: Disaster response info · PCCS: Self-care tools for resilience · Burleigh Men’s Shed: Car maintenance & handy home skills And yes, we've got barista coffee ready to fuel your morning Bring a friend and empower each other to stay safe and self-reliant. Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/strong-women-stronger-communities

Saturday 16 November, 9.30 - 11.30am, Country Kids Early Learning, 1279 Stapylton Jacobs Well Road, Woongoolba, Join us for a Festive Family Fun Day at Country Kids Woongoolba! Looking for a fun, festive day out with your little ones? Come along to our Family Fun Day and experience the magic of Christmas right here at Country Kids Early Learning & Kindergarten Woongoolba! Christmas activities for all ages include: - Meet reindeer and baby farm animals - Make your own magic reindeer food - Christmas face painting - Nature-inspired Christmas crafts and playdough stations - Sausage sizzle for the whole family - Visitor tours of our centre and Bethlehem Church Hall More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DvfN1rsmE/

Saturday 16 November, 7pm, Broadwater Parklands What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a movie under the stars! The City of Gold Coast Movies Under the Stars program is free, family-friendly fun on offer from September 2024 through to April 2025 right across the city. Event starts at 2pm with free interactive kids activities and live music. Then stay for the movie starting at 7pm! Movie starts : 7pm Location : Broadwater Parklands Movie : If

Sunday 17 November, 9am - 12pm, The Great Lawn, Broadwater Parklands Let your creativity run wild! Join us for some craft in the park, where you will enjoy painting, gluing, drawing, sparkles, sticking, cutting, and more! We'll mix it up with a mish-mash of fun. Great for ages 3+ years.

Thursday 21 November, 4-7pm, Shop 20/1 Commercial St, Upper Coomera QLD 4209 To celebrate the new management of Baskin-Robbins Coomera we are throwing a party - a Free Scoop Party! Join us Thursday the 21st of November 2024 from 4pm - 7pm where we will be giving away FREE scoops, family-friendly activities AND the chance to win FREE ice cream for the YEAR! We can’t wait to party with you all at Baskin-Robbins Coomera!

Friday 22 November, 4 - 8pm (NSW Time), Jack Evans Harbour, Wharf St, Tweed Heads Bring the family and meet us on the Tweed Heads waterfront at sunset! There will be 15 popular food trucks to explore, serving up tantalising meals, snacks and sweet treats to satisfy everyone's taste buds. Whilst the market is in full swing there are water activities, fishing, stand-up paddle boarding and a childrens playground to enjoy. Come on down to Jack Evans Boat Harbour, bring a bean bag, blanket or chair, and enjoy a chilled out afternoon Every 2nd & 4th Fridays 4pm - 8pm More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/tSMKPTr1VDXh1ZRE/

Saturday 23 November, 12-4pm, Labrador State School Get ready for a fun-filled family day out at the Labrador Christmas Carnival! This year, we’re bringing a fresh twist to the festivities, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Enjoy: Free rides Live stage shows Face painting Food trucks Market stalls And so much more! Bring the whole family along for an afternoon of festive fun, entertainment, and Christmas cheer Entry is FREE, so mark your calendars, and let’s kick off the holiday season together!

Saturday 23 November, 5pm, Riesenweber Park, Jacobs Well What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a movie under the stars! The City of Gold Coast Movies Under the Stars program is free, family-friendly fun on offer from September 2024 through to April 2025 right across the city. Event starts at 5pm with free interactive kids' activities and live music. Then stay for the movie starting at 7pm! Movie starts : 7pm Location : Riesenweber Park Movie : Despicable Me 4